This "quick tutorial" introduces the general idea of a call and explains the most common cases. It does not explain or illustrate all cases. For additional details and/or examples, refer to the links in the "MORE INFO" box.

Step and Slide starts with a line of four. The centers step forward, while the ends slide directly toward each other. This leaves each of the original ends behind one of the original centers.

If the centers were originally facing the same direction, the result will be some kind of box. Note that nobody turns -- the centers move forward without turning, and the ends move sideways without turning. The original centers will always be facing out, but the others may be facing into or out of the box, depending on which way they were facing to start.

If the centers start facing in opposite directions, then the four dancers will end up in a "Z" formation.